BMW 525
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LR53 RCFMOT history
LR53 RCF is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 199,653 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 RCF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 RCF was last recorded at 199,653 miles on 12 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,632 miles · 30 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 8,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,653 miles
- 2022 – 189,427 miles
- 2021 – 165,836 miles
- 2020 – 150,874 miles
- 2019 – 147,580 miles
- 2018 – 140,638 miles
- 2017 – 134,264 miles
- 2016 – 125,345 miles
- 2015 – 116,915 miles
- 2014 – 107,521 miles
- 2013 – 97,451 miles
- 2012 – 88,747 miles
- 2011 – 80,714 miles
- 2010 – 71,171 miles
- 2009 – 62,963 miles
- 2008 – 55,153 miles
- 2007 – 45,805 miles
- 2006 – 34,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,653 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,653 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 199,653 miles
- Test number
- 730789389655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,632 miles (+10,205)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,632 miles
- Test number
- 443084646209
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe & broken springs (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,427 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 189,427 miles
- Test number
- 915695237740
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,427 miles (+23,591)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,427 miles
- Test number
- 245902797566
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,836 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 165,836 miles
- Test number
- 919397944977
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,836 miles (+14,962)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,836 miles
- Test number
- 379363581418
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,874 miles (+3,294)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 150,874 miles
- Test number
- 536283853805
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front fog-lamp not working.
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn down close to legal limit!
Pass147,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 147,580 miles
- Test number
- 323749870386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,580 miles (+6,942)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,580 miles
- Test number
- 625750002061
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass140,638 miles (+6,374)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 140,638 miles
- Test number
- 167381061645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,264 miles (+8,919)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 134,264 miles
- Test number
- 757086990788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,345 miles (+8,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 125,345 miles
- Test number
- 803426950425
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass116,915 miles (+498)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 116,915 miles
- Test number
- 458559805205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust mount deteriorated
Fail116,417 miles (+8,896)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,417 miles
- Test number
- 939185695140
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear exhaust mount deteriorated
Pass107,521 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 107,521 miles
- Test number
- 865954904260
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broke
Fail107,521 miles (+10,070)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,521 miles
- Test number
- 558064704207
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broke
Pass97,451 miles (+8,704)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 97,451 miles
- Test number
- 766313693154
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,747 miles (+8,033)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,747 miles
- Test number
- 398198392189
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread getting low (2.5mm)
Pass80,714 miles (+9,543)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,714 miles
- Test number
- 805936991152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,171 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,171 miles
- Test number
- 584275290114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,151 miles (+8,188)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,151 miles
- Test number
- 161104790126
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass62,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,963 miles
- Test number
- 122735899123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,963 miles (+7,810)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,963 miles
- Test number
- 922945599196
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass55,153 miles (+9,348)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 55,153 miles
- Test number
- 201780098155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,805 miles (+11,506)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,805 miles
- Test number
- 570607097119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,299 miles
- Test number
- 254172696105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 RCF
- Does LR53 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 RCF is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 RCF?
- The MOT on LR53 RCF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 RCF done?
- LR53 RCF was recorded at 199,653 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,336 miles a year.
- Has LR53 RCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 RCF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 RCF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 RCF find?
- LR53 RCF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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